Today, I turn a year older — and a little wiser, a little stronger, and a lot more grateful. I woke up this morning with the simple joy of celebrating my birthday with my family. The laughter, the food, the overflowing energy during our signature Happy Birthday song — these are the moments that make... Continue Reading →
[Client Story] 3-in-1 Protection: Why Lysa Chose AIA Med-Assist for Health, Life & Savings
Some plans are just smarter—and Lysa made a smart choice when she got the AIA Med-Assist, a bundled plan that offers HMO for hospitalization, life insurance, and future savings all in one. “I had an excellent experience with Christine who assisted me with my HMO card application. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to... Continue Reading →
Dare to Lead: The Courage to Be Vulnerable as a Leader
We often see leadership as strength — confidence, direction, and authority. But Brené Brown’s “Dare to Lead” turns that idea inside out and shows that true leadership is about courage and vulnerability. She says, “Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” And I couldn’t agree more. As a leader, I’ve... Continue Reading →
From “Volunturo” to Leader: The Unexpected Start of My Leadership Journey
I didn’t raise my hand.I didn’t volunteer.But somehow — ako ang tinuro ng classmates ko. That's how my leadership journey began. Back in school, there was a term we used: volunturo — short for “volunteer” and “turo.” It’s when you didn't actually sign up, but someone pointed at you and said, “Siya na.” That moment,... Continue Reading →
Emergency Fund vs. Insurance: Do You Really Need Both?
You’ve probably heard both phrases countless times:💸 “Build your emergency fund.”🛡 “Get insured as early as you can.” But here’s the problem — many Filipinos think they can choose just one.“May savings naman ako, hindi ko na siguro kailangan ng insurance.”Or the other way around: “May insurance na ako, okay na siguro kahit walang emergency... Continue Reading →